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BUSTED: KENTUCKY STATE POLICE SEIZE DRUGS, FIREARMS & CASH IN PIKE COUNTY

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ELKHORN CITY, KY (December 20, 2022) – The Kentucky State Police, KSP Post 9, Pikeville is reporting that: A Pike County man was arrested on December 14, 2022 after illegal drugs were discovered and seized at his residence.

While conducting a search of the home, KSP Troopers found and seized:

  • Quantities of suspected Methamphetamine
  • Prescription medication
  • Marijuana. 

Additionally, seized from the residence was:

  • Drug paraphernalia
  • Firearms
  • A sum of CASH

Arrested during the investigation was was Steven Adkins, 37, of Elkhorn City, KY.

Steven Adkins was charged with:

  • Trafficking Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine)
  • Trafficking Controlled Substance (Opiates)
  • Trafficking Controlled Substance 2nd Degree
  • Trafficking Marijuana
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

This individual was lodged in the Pike County Detention Center.

Drug tips can be reported to investigators at KSP Post 9 by calling (606) 433-7711.  Callers can remain anonymous.

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